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Actor
Russell Crowe
Famoose for
Starring in Gladiator, The Insider and A Beautiful Mind.
The Insider · Gladiator
- Born
- 7 April 1964
- Birthplace
- Wellington
More people
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor whose Australian screen career led to major Hollywood roles and an Academy Award.
Early life
Childhood
Moved from New Zealand to Sydney at four; his parents worked in film-set catering.
Career
- 1992
Australian breakthrough
Starred in Romper Stomper.
- 1997
International recognition
Appeared in L.A. Confidential.
- 2014
Directing debut
Directed and starred in The Water Diviner.
Selected work
The Insider
Played tobacco-industry whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand.
Gladiator
Played Maximus in an Oscar-winning performance.
A Beautiful Mind
Portrayed mathematician John Nash.
Beyond work
Rugby league
Became a co-owner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Sources & photo credit
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